Cuba Gooding Jr. plays Tre Styles, Ice Cube plays Doughboy, and Morris Chestnut plays Ricky Baker in John Singleton’s 1991 film ‘Boyz N the Hood‘.
Main cast
- Tre StylesCuba Gooding Jr.Main
- DoughboyIce CubeMain
- Ricky BakerMorris ChestnutMain
- Furious StylesLaurence FishburneMain
Supporting cast
- BrandiNia LongSupp
- Reva StylesAngela BassettSupp
- Mrs. BakerTyra FerrellSupp
- ChrisRedge GreenSupp
- DookyDedrick D. GobertSupp
- MonsterBaldwin C. SykesSupp
- ShotgunGlenn PlummerSupp
Guest & voice
- Officer CoffeyJessie Lawrence FergusonGuest
- SweetbackJohn Cothran Jr.Guest
- Trey (age 10)Desi Arnez Hines IIGuest
- Ricky (age 10)Donovan McCraryGuest
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About this cast
John Singleton’s 1991 directorial debut ‘Boyz N the Hood’ follows three young men growing up in South Central Los Angeles. The film stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Tre Styles, Ice Cube as Doughboy, and Morris Chestnut as Ricky Baker, with Laurence Fishburne as Tre’s father Furious Styles.
FAQs
Who plays Tre Styles in Boyz N the Hood?
Cuba Gooding Jr. plays Tre Styles, the film’s protagonist who moves back to South Central to live with his father.
Who plays Doughboy in Boyz N the Hood?
Ice Cube plays Doughboy, Ricky’s older half-brother who becomes involved in gang life.
Who plays Furious Styles in Boyz N the Hood?
Laurence Fishburne plays Furious Styles, Tre’s strict but loving father who serves as a moral guide.
What year was Boyz N the Hood released?
The film was released in 1991, directed by John Singleton.
Is Boyz N the Hood based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional story written by John Singleton, though it draws on his experiences growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
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